Eligibility

To access support and services from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), an applicant needs to meet IPON’s Eligibility By-Law requirements. 

Applicants must:

  • Be an Ontario-based small or medium-sized enterprise with fewer than 500 employees

  • Operate in one of the following sectors: health technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, mining technology, agriculture and food technology, or clean economy technology. Advanced manufacturing is also applicable if the technology relates to any of these sectors (See sector definitions.)

  • Operate in Ontario and intend to grow the business in Ontario long-term

  • Own intellectual property (IP) or be an exclusive licensee, intending to commercialize or monetize it in Ontario

  • Show that the business can bring social or economic benefits to Ontario

  • Demonstrate financial ability to protect and commercialize IP with help from IPON

Check out the FAQs for more information.

Note: Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.